Real Wealth Weaker than GDP Stats Show
Our method of calculating GDP growth is hopelessly flawed, and is more likely determined largely by the growth of the money supply in the economy. So as the Fed pumps more, the economy appears to grow also.
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The Mises Week in Review: September 5, 2015
It was another volatile week for stocks, Canada slipped into recession, and we’re left wondering if central banks will let interest rates rise in the face of a weakened global economy.
Top Ten Most-Read Articles in August
Here’s are the Top Ten most-read articles for August.
Vanity Fair Says It’s a Bubble!
With the tech industry awash in cash and 100 “unicorn” start-ups now valued at $1 billion or more, Silicon Valley can’t escape Nick Bilton reports.
The Failed Moral Argument for a “Living Wage”
A “living wage” is a function not just of wages, but also the cost of living. So why aren’t living-wage advocates picketing grocery stores, home sellers, and gas stations demanding they slash prices? Why are employers solely responsible for making everything affordable?
Judge Napolitano on Immigration and Birthright Citizenship
In his column today at LewRockwell.com, Judge Napolitano frames the immigration issue in light of the the right to travel.
The Weariness of Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman is world-weary. He's tired of being correct, tired of others being incorrect, and tired of the media for failing to make all of this known. He's especially tired of Ron Paul.
Why Economics Matters
Economics is not a popular topic among the general population. When economics is discussed at all, it’s in the context of politics — and politics gives us only the blandest, safest, most meaningless platitudes about economic affairs. The 2016 campaigns will be no different.
Did You Hear the One . . .
about a Swedish guy who went into a bank to open a simple savings account and had his business refused?
